Last 25th August Pragmata Institute organized the parteicipation of the Italian State Secretary for European Affairs, Hon. Sandro Gozi, to the Rimini Meeting. Hon.Gozi took part to the panel titled "Immigration and the needs of others: Italy, Europe and the World". Other participants of the panel were: Admiral Giuseppe De Giorgi, Chief of the Italian Navy; H. E. Msgr. Michele Pennisi, Archbishop of Monreale; H.E. Msgr. Silvano Maria Tomasi, Permanent Observer of Holy See to the United Nations;Ms. Carla Trommino, Representative of the AccoglieRete Association.

The panel hase been introduced by Roberto Fontolan, Director of the Communion and Liberation International Center. The panel focused on the mission of the Italian Navy called "Mare Nostrum", in particular regarding its role of securing the Southern border of Europe and providing assistance to migrants and refugees. The panel stressed also on the issue that European Union has to be more involved financially in this operation and in supporting the Italian Government. Secretary of State Hon. Gozi,after the conclusion of the panel, had several meetings with important stakeholders and authorities, among which:Minister of Finance of the Republic of San Marino, Hon. Claudio Felici; Minister for Health of the Republic of San Marino, Hon. Francesco Mussoni; Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of San Marino, Hon. Pasquale Valentini, and Cardinal George Pell, Prefect of the Secretariat for the Economy of the Holy See.

Hon. Sandro Gozi during his speech.

Hon. Gozi interviewed by the main Italian media after his speech.

From Left to the right: Hon. Francesco Mussoni, Minister for Health of the Republic of San Marino;Hon. Claudio Felici, Minister of Finance of the Republic of San Marino; Hon. Pasquale Valentini, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of San Marino; Hon. Sandro Gozi.

Hon. Claudio Felici, Minister of Finance of the Republic of San Marino; Hon. Pasquale Valentini, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of San Marino during their meeting with Hon. Sandro Gozi.

Hon. Gozi during his meeting with Mr. Dino Scanavino, President of the Italian Farmers Confederation (CIA)

Hon. Gozi with Mr. Graziano Debellini, President of the following companies: Consta SpA; Sorgent.e Holding SpA; Tivigest Hotels and Resorts.

Hon. Gozi with H.E. Msgr. Silvano Maria Tomasi, Permanent Observer of Holy See to the United Nations.

Hon Gozi during his meeting with Cardinal George Pell, Prefect of the Secretariat for the Economy of the Holy See.

Abbot Renzo Rossi during his meeting with the State Secretary Sandro Gozi.